Wetlands Reserve Program

Objective

To assist landowners in restoring and protecting wetlands on eligible lands on which they agree to enter into a permanent or 30-year long-term easement (30-year contract for Indian Tribes), or a restoration cost-share agreement with the Secretary. The purpose of WRP is to maximize wetland functions and values and wildlife benefits on every acre enrolled in the program.

Who Can Apply

• State
• Local
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Unrestricted by Individual Type
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)

State (includes territories, such as District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), public institutions of higher education and hospitals, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Who Benefits

• State
• Local
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Unrestricted by Individual Type
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)

An individual landowner, partnership, association, corporation, estate, trust, other business enterprises or other legal entities and Indian Tribe. This program was repealed by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill), effective February 7, 2014. Therefore, no new enrollments are authorized for this program after that date. Implementation of contracts entered into prior to that date will continue.

Assistance Types

• Other Financial Assistance
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Danielle.Balduff@usda.gov
202-720-6168